Small-group Himalayan expeditions across Himachal Pradesh — from the 5,319 m Pin Parvati Pass to the hot springs of Kheerganga. Certified leaders, real mountains, no shortcuts.
Monk Trails is run out of Shimla by people who grew up in these valleys. We keep group sizes between 8 and 14 so that every trekker gets a leader's attention on the difficult sections.
Every expedition carries a certified trek leader, a full first aid kit with BP machine, thermometer and oximeter, and an emergency oxygen cylinder. Permits, camps, meals and support staff are all included in the trek fee.
We run five routes, from an easy two-day walk to hot springs right up to a nine-day glaciated pass crossing into Spiti. Start wherever your legs are today.
More about usFive routes across Himachal Pradesh, graded from easy to very difficult. Every page has a full day-wise itinerary.
The classic crossover of Himachal Pradesh. You start in the pine forests and hot springs of the Parvati Valley, walk past the sacred Mantalai Lake, cross a glaciated pass at 5,319 m, and descend into the cold desert of Spiti.
96 km of walking over nine days, with glacier traverses, a technical snow section on summit day and a tricky Pin River crossing. Graded very difficult, best done between July and September.
Small groups on fixed dates. Message us to hold a slot — 20% books your place.
Exactly what your trek fee covers, and what it does not. No surprises at the road head.
Monk Trails provides: Tent · Sleeping bag · Sleeping mat · Dining tent · Kitchen tent · Microspikes (when required) · Safety equipment · First aid kit
Kasol (1,580 m) in the Parvati Valley is the base for our Pin Parvati, Sar Pass and Kheerganga treks.
Nearest airport is Bhuntar Airport (Kullu), 31 km from Kasol. Taxis are available from the airport.
Nearest railway station is Chandigarh. Continue by Volvo bus or taxi to Kasol.
Direct Volvo buses run Delhi → Bhuntar → Kasol from Majnu Ka Tila and RK Ashram. Overnight journey, 12–14 hours.
Delhi → Chandigarh → Bilaspur → Mandi → Bhuntar → Kasol. Approximately 520 km, 11–13 hours of driving.
| Delhi → Chandigarh | 250 km |
|---|---|
| Chandigarh → Bilaspur | 110 km |
| Bilaspur → Mandi | 170 km |
| Mandi → Bhuntar → Kasol | 31 km (Bhuntar to Kasol) |
| Total distance / time | ~520 km · 11–13 hours · Kasol elevation 1,580 m |
Five steps, about ten minutes. Pay 20% now, the rest at the base camp.
Confirm your preferred dates with our team on WhatsApp or by phone.
Full name, age, ID proof details and contact number for registration.
Pay 20% of the total as booking amount for permit and insurance formalities.
Send the payment screenshot or transaction history on WhatsApp.
Once payment is confirmed you will get a booking confirmation from our team.
Note: the 20% booking amount covers permit and insurance formalities and is non-refundable.
Field notes, packing advice and honest write-ups from our own leaders.
Nine days, 96 km, a 5,319 m glaciated pass. Here is what the route actually asks of you — and the four things that make people turn back.
Read the article →
Grades like easy, moderate and difficult mean very little until someone explains them. Here is what they mean on our routes, and which one to start with.
Read the article →
The fittest person in the group is often the first one in trouble. What AMS looks like, why our short days are deliberate, and the rules our leaders do not bend.
Read the article →If you have never camped at altitude, start with Kheerganga (2 days, easy) or Sar Pass (5 days, easy-moderate). Hampta Pass is the natural next step, then Buran Ghati, and finally Pin Parvati Pass.
Between 8 and 14 trekkers, with a certified trek leader plus guide, cook and helper. On the Pin Parvati expedition we keep the group even smaller.
Yes. Tents, sleeping bags, sleeping mats, dining tent, kitchen tent, microspikes when required, safety equipment and a first aid kit are all provided.
The 20% booking amount is non-refundable because it goes towards permits and insurance formalities. The balance is payable at base camp.
Shimla, Himachal Pradesh. You can reach us on 8580594688 or at hello@monktrails.com, and most of our bookings happen over WhatsApp.
Small fixed-departure groups. Certified trek leaders. Permits, camps and meals sorted. Tell us your dates and we will hold a slot.
Enquire & Book